"Her name is Shi Lan."
Xiao Fang hesitated, not wanting to leave her behind. But he knew this was the best path forward. They were in a sect filled with danger, surrounded by enemies, and with no true allies to rely on. He understood the gap in strength between a Core Realm method and a Profound Realm method—it was like the difference between being an Outer Court clan and an Inner Court clan. If he could recover the complete version of the Dual Cultivation method, which reached all the way to the Divine Realm, it would not only elevate their power but also compensate for their lack of allies within the sect.
"I'll find that book and return as soon as I can."
"Thank you, Fang." Yu An's eyes glimmered with an idea as she walked over to a tall wooden shelf, her fingers brushing past ancient scrolls and worn-out tomes until she pulled out a peculiar-looking book. Its cover was bound in crimson silk, embroidered with golden thread that shimmered faintly in the dim light.
